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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) “Birth parent” means a parent who gave birth to a child born in this state. “Birth parent” also includes a person presumed to be a parent or an alleged genetic parent in accordance with sections 19-4-105 and 25-2-112(3) or a parent who signs a voluntary acknowledgment of parentage or is recognized pursuant to section 19-4-106.
(b) “Material information” means the legal name of a birth parent, the birth date of a birth parent, the mother's maiden name prior to a first marriage, if applicable, and the place of birth of a birth parent.
(2) A birth parent commits the crime of misrepresentation of material information in the preparation of a birth certificate if the birth parent knowingly and intentionally misrepresents material information that is used to create a child's birth certificate.
(3) The crime of misrepresentation of material information in the preparation of a birth certificate is a petty offense.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 25. Health § 25-2-112.7. Crime of misrepresentation of material information in the preparation of a birth certificate--definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-25-health/co-rev-st-sect-25-2-112-7/
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